2 bed Flat For Sale £315,000
Wolsey Court, Knighton Park Road, Leicester

A beautifully presented and very spacious TWO DOUBLE BEDOOM retirement apartment, with direct PATIO access from both the living room and principle bedroom. Further benefitting from a DUAL ASPECT lounge, WALK-IN WARDROBE and ENSUITE to bedroom one, and built in wardrobes to bedroom two.

The Development - Wolsey Court is a Retirement Living development built in 2016, consisting of 23 one and two bedroom age-exclusive apartments for the over 60's.

Homeowners will be able to enjoy Retirement Living at its best with their very own apartment as well as a homeowners' lounge and landscaped gardens in which to relax and socialise with their neighbours.

The dedicated House Manager is on site during working hours to take care of things and make you feel at home. There's no need to worry about the burden of maintenance costs as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems. All energy costs of the homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge.

For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance.

The Homeowners' lounge provides a great space to socialise with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability).

Local Area - Wolsey Court is situated in the South of Leicester, overlooking St Mary's Triangle, a small parkland area. Nearby is also Victoria Park, a 69 acre parkland. Originally used as a racehorse course, it was opened officially as a park in 1882, and is now used for a range of activities, including tennis, football and cultural activities such as Leicester Caribbean Festival.

The city centre is less than one mile away, however, high quality local shops including Sainsburys, a pharmacy, dentist and post office are all within walking distance. Transport links are easily accessible, with the M1/M69 close by and bus stops near the development

Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the entrance hall, which is where the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response system is situated. Doors open to a walk-in storage cupboard housing plumbing for a washing machine and hot water tank. Smoke detector. Security door entry system. Underfloor heating runs throughout the apartment. Further doors lead to both bedrooms, living room and shower room.

Living Room - A wonderfully bright and airy, dual aspect living room with large French doors opening onto a patio area. The generous room allows ample space for dining and has an electric fire and surround which acts as an attractive focal point. TV and telephone points, two decorative ceiling light points, raised electric power sockets. Additional double glazed window to side elevation. A part glazed door leads into the separate kitchen.

Kitchen - A fully fitted kitchen with modern wall and base units, under-counter lighting and granite effect worktops over. The stainless steel sink and mixer tap sits beneath the double glazed window. Four ringed ceramic hob and fitted extractor hood above. Built-in waist height oven with space for microwave above. Integrated fridge and freezer and tiled flooring.

Master Bedroom - Spacious master bedroom with French door allowing lots of natural light in and opening out directly onto a lovely patio area. TV and telephone point, ceiling light point, raised electric power sockets. Door to a walk in wardrobe with fitted shelving and hanging rails. Another door leads to the en-suite bathroom.

Ensuite Bathroom - Fully fitted three piece bathroom suite, comprising of; bath with shower over, grab rails and shower screen, WC, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and mirror above. Emergency pull cord, wall mounted heated towel rail and tiled floor and walls.

Bedroom Two - Another generously sized double bedroom which could alternatively be used as a separate dining room, hobby room or study. TV and telephone point, ceiling light point, raised electric power sockets. Further benefitting from having very useful built in wardrobes.

Shower Room - Fully tiled and fitted with; shower cubicle with grab rails, WC, wash hand basin and mirror above. Wall mounted heated towel rail. Emergency pull-cord.

Service Charge - . Cleaning of communal windows
. Water rates for communal areas and apartments
. Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
. 24 hour emergency call system
. Upkeep of gardens and grounds
. Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
. Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
. Buildings insurance

The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about the service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Service Charge: £4,275.24 per annum (up to financial year end 30/9/2023).

Ground Rent - Ground rent: £495 per annum.
Ground rent review: 1st January 2030

Lease Information - Managed by McCarthy and Stone Management Services
Lease: 999 Years from 1st Jan 2015

Car Parking Scheme - Car Parking Permit is by allocated space subject to availability at a cost of £250PA. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.